When they first changed the light bulb supply, I was told there were no 3-way bulbs available. I don't know why, but I accepted that as a fact. Now I find 3-way LED bulbs. My lights are back to working like they should. I understand there are also 3 way fluorescent replacement bulbs. Why it took all these years of operating with single wattage bulbs for me to find this out I can't figure out. Convenience and acceptance?

A lot of these youngsters have to look at Youtube to see how to do things. I hear this a lot from the Millenials of which I have two.]]>
Thu, 15 Nov 2018 12:12:37 +0000http://RontiniSubmarineBBS.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4834&PID=13002&title=simplicity-is-usually-the-answer#13002http://RontiniSubmarineBBS.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4834&PID=13001&title=simplicity-is-usually-the-answer#13001
Author: Sewer Pipe SnipeSubject: Simplicity is usually the answerPosted: 15 Nov 2018 at 11:03am

Woke up with no water in the house. Can't work on things like wells, pressure switches and breakers anymore. Especially not in a cold rain. Called the electricians and two young kids came out. Well after checking with the boss several times they determined it was the submersible pump that was bad. Called the Well guy. He is as old as I am, and simply rides along with his workers so he has something to do. He looked it over and had his guy clean trash out of the pressure switch, and it started working again. His comment, just reading out wires doesn't solve the problem. You got to have some idea why it reads that way. Young folks seem to look for the most complex solution, instead of something simple. I guess wisdom does come with age.]]>
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Author: Sewer Pipe SnipeSubject: The things you learnPosted: 09 Nov 2018 at 6:47am

Still haven't heard back from Taco Bell. I guess they are investigating.]]>
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Author: Runner485Subject: The things you learnPosted: 08 Nov 2018 at 8:28am

You're right Jon. About a year ago, I lost caller I.D. on my tv and Comcast was unable to fix it or even find what the problem was, especially since I already had it and it just disappeared.

After weeks of fighting with Comcast I finally wrote a letter to the CEO of the company and lo and behold....you got it, I got a call to call a number of a tech in Comcast and he fixed the problem within 30 minutes.

Sometimes it pays to be a pain in the arse, especially when you're paying for a service and this is included in the service.

Actually, Walt, corporate headquarters are always thankful for receiving customer feedback. It gives them a way to check on their franchisees to make sure they are toeing the company line, and keeping up to company standards. If something is amiss, they will get on it quickly.

I had problems with a Carl's Jr. (Hardee's back east) and got feedback quickly. They send out coupons for free burgers in thanks. AND I noticed improvements at the local shop.

So it actually pays to send in customer complaints AND compliments to corporate HQ.

A while back, I noticed our Taco Bell Tacos and Burritos in Albany GA seemed to be downsizing. I also noticed the meat made everything red, like it had a dye added, and it soaked thru a hard taco shell pretty fast. I made the rash assumption that this was a national change. Now that I have stopped and eaten in three Northern Taco Bells, I find this isn't the case. Northern Virginia, Pennsylvania and New York State Taco Bells are as I remember Taco Bell dishes being. I always have a #1. Burrito Supreme and Taco Supreme. They are definitely a lot better than those I have recently purchased in Albany GA. So I will write to their corporate headquarters and ask why? When you are retired, you occasionally stir the pot.]]>
Wed, 07 Nov 2018 01:15:36 +0000http://RontiniSubmarineBBS.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4822&PID=12976&title=the-things-you-learn#12976http://RontiniSubmarineBBS.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4817&PID=12966&title=beauty#12966
Author: Sewer Pipe SnipeSubject: BeautyPosted: 02 Nov 2018 at 2:04am

In Floyd Virginia, on my annual pilgrimage to the resting place of my family in Berks County PA. I will stop by and clean the grave stones and put flags on the appropriate graves. Hope the bronze memorial markers are still there and not stolen. Then North to visit others. All the way to the Canadian Border to have an excellent meal at the Darby Line Village Inn. If any of you get there, the food is German-Austrian and excellent. Here in Floyd the trees are in full color and spectacular. They are starting to cut Christmas trees. I stay at the Hotel Floyd, great accommodations and the best water for bathing and showering I have ever experienced. Plus the Floyd Country Store is across the street for entertainment. Never to old to travel and enjoy the ride. I just wish so many others weren't doing the same thing. Kind of backs up the roads. Plus construction on I-85 and I-77 sure added some time to the drive so far.]]>
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Author: gerrySubject: Life getting interestingPosted: 29 Oct 2018 at 6:07pm

I liken it to the Laws of Fluid Dynamics, which most of us here are familiar with. The pressure source is our own societal changes, and the pressure on the common person is increasing. As in Fluid Dynamics, the pressure must be relived or turned into "work". The apparent increase in shootings, for example, is (I believe) akin to leaks in the system. Small leaks may become large leaks and systems may fail unless pressure is relieved or used.

My son and daughter-in-law both work full time jobs, opposite shifts. They have two small children. They're paying $1200 per month for a 2 bedroom 700 sq foot apartment and they can barely afford food and gas to get to work. ... and we live in an very "average" cost of living area. I am blessed to be very experienced in my field and making pretty good money, but i just don't know how young people can make it these days.

I dont approve of these "social leaks" but I kind of understand why they're happening.